2-(Methylthio)ethanol
- CAS No.
- 5271-38-5
- Chemical Name:
- 2-(Methylthio)ethanol
- Synonyms
- 2-(METHYLMERCAPTO)ETHANOL;2-Hydroxyethylmethylsulphide;2-HYDROXYETHYL METHYL SULFIDE;FEMA 4004;2-MethyIthioethanol;2-(methylthio)-ethano;2-(Methylthio)ethanol;Ethanol,2-(methylthio)-;S-Methylmercaptoethanol;beta-(Methylthio)ethanol
- CBNumber:
- CB1176478
- Molecular Formula:
- C3H8OS
- Molecular Weight:
- 92.16
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00002908
- MOL File:
- 5271-38-5.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
| Boiling point | 169-171 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.06 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index |
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| FEMA | 4004 | 2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL |
| FLAVIS Number | 12.179 | 2-(Methylthio)ethan-1-ol |
| Flash point | 158 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| pka | 14.36±0.10(Predicted) |
| form | Liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 1.060 |
| color | Clear colorless |
| Odor | at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sulfurous meaty |
| Odor Type | meaty |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Water Solubility | Not miscible in water. |
| JECFA Number | 1297 |
| BRN | 1731081 |
| InChI | 1S/C3H8OS/c1-5-3-2-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3 |
| InChIKey | WBBPRCNXBQTYLF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CSCCO |
| LogP | 0.09 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 5271-38-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) | 2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL |
| FDA UNII | 5K6TOE95UY |
| UNSPSC Code | 12352100 |
| NACRES | NA.22 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS07 |
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| Signal word | Warning | |||||||||
| Hazard statements | H227-H302-H332 | |||||||||
| Precautionary statements | P210e-P261-P280a-P301+P312a-P304+P340-P501a | |||||||||
| PPE | Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US) | |||||||||
| Risk Statements | 20/21/22 | |||||||||
| Safety Statements | 23-24/25-36/37/39 | |||||||||
| RIDADR | 2810 | |||||||||
| WGK Germany | 3 | |||||||||
| F | 13 | |||||||||
| HazardClass | 6.1 | |||||||||
| PackingGroup | III | |||||||||
| HS Code | 29309090 | |||||||||
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids | |||||||||
| NFPA 704 |
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2-(Methylthio)ethanol price More Price(33)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma-Aldrich | W400408 | 2-(Methylthio)ethanol ≥99% | 5271-38-5 | 1 each | $76.2 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 226424 | 2-(Methylthio)ethanol 99% | 5271-38-5 | 10g | $51.1 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W400408 | 2-(Methylthio)ethanol ≥99% | 5271-38-5 | 1 unit | $74 | 2025-07-31 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W400408 | 2-(Methylthio)ethanol ≥99% | 5271-38-5 | sample | $71.8 | 2024-03-01 | Buy |
| TCI Chemical | M0358 | 2-(Methylthio)ethanol >98.0%(GC) | 5271-38-5 | 25mL | $58 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
2-(Methylthio)ethanol Chemical Properties, Uses, Production
Chemical Properties
CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID
Chemical Properties
2-(Methylthio)ethanol has a powerful, meat-like aroma.
Occurrence
Reportedly present in melon, tomato, durian (Durio zibethinus) and shrimp (cooked, roasted)
Uses
2-(Methylthio)ethanol is used as an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuffs.
Definition
ChEBI: A primary alcohol that is the S-methyl derivative of mercaptoethanol. It is found as a volatile component in Cucumis melo Var. cantalupensis.
Aroma threshold values
Detection at 0.12 ppm (water)
General Description
The transient absorption spectrum formed on reaction of H atoms and OH radicals with an aqueous solution of 2-(methylthio)ethanol was studied.
2-(Methylthio)ethanol Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials
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Preparation Products
| Supplier | Tel | Country | ProdList | Advantage | |
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| Hubei Soren Technology Co., Ltd | 13419562052 13419562052 | wwmlyb@163.com | China | 4245 | 58 |
| Jinan Winsor Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd | 152-64160071 15318402391 | 1615850970@qq.com | China | 449 | 58 |
| Shanghai Boyle Chemical Co., Ltd. | 021-50182298 021-50180596 | sales@boylechem.com | China | 2202 | 55 |
| J & K SCIENTIFIC LTD. | 18210857532 18210857532 | jkinfo@jkchemical.com | China | 96815 | 76 |
| Meryer (Shanghai) Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. | 4006356688 18621169109 | market03@meryer.com | China | 40202 | 62 |
| 3B Pharmachem (Wuhan) International Co.,Ltd. | 18930552037 | 3bsc@sina.com | China | 15813 | 69 |
| Alfa Aesar | 400-6106006 | saleschina@alfa-asia.com | China | 30103 | 84 |
| TCI (Shanghai) Development Co., Ltd. | 021-67121386 | Sales-CN@TCIchemicals.com | China | 24512 | 81 |
| Energy Chemical | 400-0056266 | sales8178@energy-chemical.com | China | 44850 | 61 |
| Wuhan Chemwish Technology Co., Ltd | 86-027-67849912 | sales@chemwish.com | China | 35884 | 56 |
View Latest Price from 2-(Methylthio)ethanol manufacturers
| Image | Update time | Product | Price | Min. Order | Purity | Supply Ability | Manufacturer | |
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2026-08-25 | 2-METHYLTHIOETHANOL
5271-38-5
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$2.20-8.80 | 1kg | 99%min | 1000kg | ZHENGZHOU JIUYI TIME NEW MATERIALS CO,.LTD | |
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2025-05-23 | 2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL
5271-38-5
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$10.00 | 1kg | 99% | 20 ton | Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co Ltd | |
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2024-07-16 | 2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL
5271-38-5
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1kg | 99% | 10ton | JINING XINHE CHEMICAL CO., LTD |
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- 2-METHYLTHIOETHANOL
5271-38-5
- $2.20-8.80
- 99%min
- ZHENGZHOU JIUYI TIME NEW MATERIALS CO,.LTD
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- 2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL
5271-38-5
- $10.00
- 99%
- Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co Ltd
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- 2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL
5271-38-5
- 99%
- JINING XINHE CHEMICAL CO., LTD
